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About Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act is a law which gives the public the right to access information held by public bodies, like us. For more information about the Freedom of Information Act, visit the website of the Information Commissioner's Office.

Your right to information

Anyone can request information from us. There are no restrictions on age, nationality or where you live. Your request may be handled under different regulations depending on the kind of information that you ask for, such as the:

We may refuse your request if the cost of fulfilling the request is too high, the information is readily available elsewhere or the information falls within scope of an exemption, see the make an Freedom of Information (FOI) request section for more information.

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FOI request seeking information on why the Electoral Commission does not assist candidates with preparation when standing for election.

Subject: Electoral Administration and Guidance

28 Jun, 2018

FOI request seeking information on any obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of someone registered to vote.

Subject: Electoral Administration and Guidance

2 Jul, 2018

FOI request seeking information on the discrimination or appreciation, in the Electoral Commission, of people who are French, Catholic or have learning disabilities

Subject: Electoral Commission statistics

23 Jun, 2022

FOI request seeking copies of correspondence relating to testing the question for the Scottish referendum.

Subject: Communications and Research, Referendums

28 Jun, 2022

FOI request seeking information on donations to the UK Labour Party between 1997 and 2001.

Subject: Donations

9 Dec, 2022

FOI request seeking information on the counting of ballot papers in the 2021 London elections.

Subject: Mayoral elections, Voting

11 Jan, 2023

FOI request seeking information on the nationality requirements to be eligible to become a Member of Parliament and/or the Prime Minister.

Subject: Policy and Law

1 Dec, 2022

FOI request seeking voting statistics for the 2019 UK Parliamentary general election.

Subject: Electoral Commission statistics, UK Parliamentary general election

23 Dec, 2022

FOI request seeking copies of correspondence between the Electoral Commission and Gary Sambrook MP, regarding campaigning.

Subject: Electoral Administration and Guidance

3 Mar, 2022